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The diversity of our people, their varied skills, knowledge and cultures, is one of the Syracuse area's greatest assets.
Syracuse is home to people from around the world. Larger populations include former citizens of Ireland, Italy and Poland, and more recently immigrants from Viet Nam, former Soviet countries, African countries and many Hispanic countries. From the establishment of places of worship, to cultural organizations and annual festivals, much of the strength of this region is based on its diversity.
Workforce
The overall workforce in Syracuse and Central New York is well-trained and qualified to perform from the highest professional levels of technology to the most basic of routine tasks. The largest groups of trained workers are well-qualified in the following segments:
- Automobile parts manufacturing
- Bio-tech and Medical Manufacturing
- Electronic components
- Environmental Engineering
- Handcrafted manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
- General manufacturing: durable and non-durable goods
The area's workforce is highly educated, boasting a better than 55 percent of Onondaga County residents (ages 25 to 64) who have attended some college. Syracuse is home to thousands of professionals including engineers, scientists, architects and lawyers, many of whom have been educated in our local area at Syracuse University, Lemoyne College or Onondaga Community College.
In addition to a well-educated workforce, there are thousands of workers skilled in areas such as manufacturing, electronics, pharmaceuticals and handcrafting. A number of businesses employing people with these skills are located in Syracuse including New Process Gear, Bristol Myers Squibb, Stickley Furniture, Hardin Furniture, Cooper Crouse Hinds and Welch Allyn.
Higher Education and Training
Local organizations, both public and private, provide training assistance to help your organization get up and running. They will help you identify the training your new workforce will need, and will help recruit workers and teach them how to do their jobs to your specifications. In addition, several assistance programs are available to help businesses make sure their employees get the necessary training.
Learn more about specific workforce training programs by linking here.
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